Hermann tortoise gender

[ethan10191]

Hello everyone!
I'm Ethan, 16 and from the UK I currently own a 4.5 year old Hermann tortoise called Sheldon but I'm unsure wether he is a he or a she I'd be so grateful if someone could help me.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Ethan, and welcome to the forum!

I don't keep Hermanni, and have never seen one in person, other than pictures, so you can take it or leave it, but that looks like a female tail to me. Here's a male tail - note how far the tip reaches over to the leg on the right side:

 

[BILBO-03]

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Hello everyone!
I'm Ethan, 16 and from the UK I currently own a 4.5 year old Hermann tortoise called Sheldon but I'm unsure wether he is a he or a she I'd be so grateful if someone could help me.

Hi and Welcome! could you get a picture of him on his back ?

 

[ethan10191]

Hi Ethan, and welcome to the forum!

I don't keep Hermanni, and have never seen one in person, other than pictures, so you can take it or leave it, but that looks like a female tail to me. Here's a male tail - note how far the tip reaches over to the leg on the right side:

Thank you for replying! Sheldon's tail does curl underneath although I think you maybe right as it isn't that long.

 

[ethan10191]

Hi and Welcome! could you get a picture of him on his back ?

Hello and thank you I hope these are okay!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Ethan

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, Ethan, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and Sheldon.
I think Sheldon is probably a girl, too.